Transportation 101

Spokane Regional Transportation Issues: The Big Picture

Transportation needs in and around Spokane county vary significantly between the urban and rural areas, and include major freight movement by truck and rail across state lines. Mobility and public safety are major challenges.

City Transportation Issues, Challenges and Successes

Presenters: John Hohman, Deputy City Manager, City of Spokane Valley
Mike Basinger, Economic Development Manager, City of Spokane Valley
Brandon Blakenagel, Senior Engineer, City of Spokane
Andrew Staples, P.E., City Manager, City of Liberty Lake
Katy Allen, City Administrator, City of Liberty Lake

Item 6: 10:35

Small City Transportation Issues, Challenges and Successes

Information and perspectives on transportation from small cities in the Spokane County.

Tribal Transportation Issues, Challenges and Successes

Information and perspectives on transportation from the Spokane Tribe.

Presenter: Mike Tedesco, Spokane Tribe

Item 10: 1:15

Freight Rail Challenges and Opportunities

Spokane and railroads grew together. While rail traffic continues to be a major factor in the economy and in transportation patterns, multiple global and national factors impact railroad business models.

Looking Ahead

The Spokane region is growing in many ways throughout the county, from urban density in downtown Spokane, to new outlying neighborhoods, including new travel options whether traveling by plane, bus, and bicycle, Spokane Regional Transportation Council is planning for many different futures.

Public Comment

Reflections and Next Steps

(The Commission reserves the right to take action on any item during the Commission Meeting and may make adjustments to the order of the agenda items as well as the time of adjournment.)

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